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Major Depressive Disorder Recognition And Management
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Identification And Treatment Of Depression In Primary Care
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Antidepressants should always start low and go slow, starting with one-half the usual adult dose in elderly patients tremors can occur, Parkinsonism, restlessness, akathisia, anorexia, weight gain Mirtazapine (Remeron, etc) is another second-line option considered for elderly patients who need … View Doc

Depression And Psychopharm
Isn’t helping Suicidality Daily functioning is markedly impaired Always assess for and dizziness Sodium channels in the heart and brain Overdose will cause seizures works on Dopamine and NE in complex way), Serzone (off the market), BuSpar, Remeron (no sexual, anxiety or nausia, but weight gain … Return Document

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Depression Clinical Practice Guideline
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Back-to-Basics Practical Pharmacology
Label side effects or intolerances as “allergies” Always ask release in a glucose-dependent manner, sitagliptin does not cause significant hypoglycemia Advantages: dosed once daily, no weight gain, low the two doses) XL formulation is dosed QD Mirtazapine (Remeron): SEDATION and WEIGHT GAIN … Fetch This Document

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The Basic Outline
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Antidepressants With Sex Effects
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Geriatric Gems
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